Nervous System Agents Flashcards
Types of NSA:
Decrease perception of pain
Narcotic Analgesic Agents
Types of NSA:
Decrease inflammatory response
Non-narcotic Analgesic Agents
Types of NSA:
Increase or decrease acetylcholine or acetylcholinesterase
Cholinergic Agent
Types of NSA:
Affect sympathetic nervous system by promoting or depressing the alpha or beta responses
Adrenergic Agent
Types of NSA:
Increase availability of norepinepherine which increases cellular impulse transmission
CNS Stimulant
Types of NSA:
Hyperpolarize, elevate GABA, or decrease acetylcholine
Anticonvulsant Agent
Type of NSA:
Reduce activity in thalamus or cortex
Hypnotic or Sedative Agent
Type of NSA:
Either increase serotonin or norepinepherine levels or inhibit production of Mono Amine Oxide
Antidepression Agent
Type of NSA:
Block dopamine receptor sites or decrease medulla responsiveness
Antipsychotic Agent
Type of NSA:
Alters response in limbic system or increase GABA levels
Anxiolytic Agent
Type of NSA:
Alter cognition or perception
Psychedelic Agent
Effect of NSA:
Substitutes for one of the precursor chemicals involved in the production of NT
Agonist
L-DOPA
Effect of NSA:
Inhibits production of NT by inactivating precursor
Antagonist
PCPA
Effect of NSA:
Prevents storage of NT in vesicles
Antagonist
Reserpine
Effect of NSA:
Stimulates release of NT in vesicles
Agonist
Latroxin
